System Reference Manual
Page 12
xii VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 53 Connectors and Headers 54 Front Panel Header 54 Floppy Disk Drive Header 55 Memory Module (RIMM) Slots 56 PCI Slots 57 AGP Slot 58 IDE Headers 59 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 60 Keyboard...PCV-RX490TV model only 45 To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models 46 To set up the new hard drive with the startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 Removing the Power Supply 50 Replacing the Power Supply...
xii VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 53 Connectors and Headers 54 Front Panel Header 54 Floppy Disk Drive Header 55 Memory Module (RIMM) Slots 56 PCI Slots 57 AGP Slot 58 IDE Headers 59 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 60 Keyboard...PCV-RX490TV model only 45 To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models 46 To set up the new hard drive with the startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 Removing the Power Supply 50 Replacing the Power Supply...
System Reference Manual
Page 22
A 4-pin i.LINK header cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. 8 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Connectors PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS USB3, USB4 i.LINK Connector i.LINK® (IEEE1394)* USB3, USB4 Description Connects to the device. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK header. A 6-pin i.LINK header can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK header on the back of the system.
A 4-pin i.LINK header cannot supply power to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. 8 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Connectors PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS USB3, USB4 i.LINK Connector i.LINK® (IEEE1394)* USB3, USB4 Description Connects to the device. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK header. A 6-pin i.LINK header can supply power from the computer to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK header on the back of the system.
System Reference Manual
Page 31
...connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connections. All products with ...and required operating conditions. Identifying Components 17 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Ports The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
...connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connections. All products with ...and required operating conditions. Identifying Components 17 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Ports The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
System Reference Manual
Page 42
28 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to release front panel Pull out top a few inches, then lift out Pull out tab to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram. 2 Pull the top of the cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the cover.
28 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to release front panel Pull out top a few inches, then lift out Pull out tab to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram. 2 Pull the top of the cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the cover.
System Reference Manual
Page 47
As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any components or contacts on page 29). Static electricity in your body. 5 If you do not touch ...
As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any components or contacts on page 29). Static electricity in your body. 5 If you do not touch ...
System Reference Manual
Page 51
...prevent staticelectricity damage. 4 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 5 Remove the power supply (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 41). ! Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 37 Installing System Memory...7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of RIMM™ memory if you wish to all open applications, turn off the power to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply" on the handle ...remove the memory module you purchased it through the VAIO Direct Web site. ✍ Use only PC-800 Rambus RIMM memory modules.
...prevent staticelectricity damage. 4 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 5 Remove the power supply (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 41). ! Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 37 Installing System Memory...7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of RIMM™ memory if you wish to all open applications, turn off the power to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply" on the handle ...remove the memory module you purchased it through the VAIO Direct Web site. ✍ Use only PC-800 Rambus RIMM memory modules.
System Reference Manual
Page 52
... body may damage sensitive components on the socket. Hold the add-in the PCV-RX490TV model. 9 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the card. 38 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 8 Remove the AGP add-in PCI slot No.... 2) unless directed by its edges and do not touch any components or contacts on the card. Do not remove the Giga Pocket card (located in card. ✍ Grasp the card with one hand on the power supply...
... body may damage sensitive components on the socket. Hold the add-in the PCV-RX490TV model. 9 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the card. 38 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 8 Remove the AGP add-in PCI slot No.... 2) unless directed by its edges and do not touch any components or contacts on the card. Do not remove the Giga Pocket card (located in card. ✍ Grasp the card with one hand on the power supply...
System Reference Manual
Page 54
...slot on the AGP card. 13 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply" on page 51). 14 Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 29). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. 40 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 12 Replace the ...AGP card and secure using the screw removed earlier. ✍ Be sure to press down firmly until the handle on the AGP slot is required. Your computer automatically recognizes ...
...slot on the AGP card. 13 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply" on page 51). 14 Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 29). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. 40 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 12 Replace the ...AGP card and secure using the screw removed earlier. ✍ Be sure to press down firmly until the handle on the AGP slot is required. Your computer automatically recognizes ...
System Reference Manual
Page 55
...files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on each side of CRIMM modules. ! It...you wish to remove. ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply. 4 Push down the handle on page 50). 3 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. The computer ships with a pair of RIMM modules and a pair of the memory module...
...files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on each side of CRIMM modules. ! It...you wish to remove. ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply. 4 Push down the handle on page 50). 3 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. The computer ships with a pair of RIMM modules and a pair of the memory module...
System Reference Manual
Page 60
Power connector Jumpers Drive connector 2 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 3 Disconnect the drive connector (A in diagram). 5 Pull out on the new drive as a slave device (see your drive's documentation for configuration instructions). Drive connector A B C Power supply connector Tab Disk drive holder 4 Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram). 46 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models) 1 Configure the jumpers on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis.
Power connector Jumpers Drive connector 2 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 3 Disconnect the drive connector (A in diagram). 5 Pull out on the new drive as a slave device (see your drive's documentation for configuration instructions). Drive connector A B C Power supply connector Tab Disk drive holder 4 Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram). 46 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models) 1 Configure the jumpers on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis.
System Reference Manual
Page 64
...VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power... cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to ...
...VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power... cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to ...
System Reference Manual
Page 65
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 51 Replacing the Power Supply 1 Rotate the power supply down and slide it down along the rails on each side of the chassis opening. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis.
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 51 Replacing the Power Supply 1 Rotate the power supply down and slide it down along the rails on each side of the chassis opening. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis.
System Reference Manual
Page 67
Keyboard, Mouse Processor Memory CPU Fan Power Supply Fan USB1, USB2, Ethernet Serial, Printer, iLink 1394 Header 2 Game, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Aux-In Video Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot 4 (AGP) Battery CD-In Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB23 Header 53 Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each header, connector, and jumper on the system board.
Keyboard, Mouse Processor Memory CPU Fan Power Supply Fan USB1, USB2, Ethernet Serial, Printer, iLink 1394 Header 2 Game, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Aux-In Video Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot 4 (AGP) Battery CD-In Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB23 Header 53 Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each header, connector, and jumper on the system board.
System Reference Manual
Page 74
60 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Power Supply and Aux Power Headers The power supply header on the system board connects to the power supply header labelled P1. 2 4 1 3 10 20 1 11 Power Supply header Pin Signal Name 1 +3.3 V 2 +3.3 V 3 Ground 4 +5 V 5 Ground 6 +5 V 7 Ground 8 PWRGD (Power Good) 9 +5 VSB 10 +12 V 11 +3.3 V 12 -12 V 13 Ground 14 PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off control) 15 Ground 16 Ground
60 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Power Supply and Aux Power Headers The power supply header on the system board connects to the power supply header labelled P1. 2 4 1 3 10 20 1 11 Power Supply header Pin Signal Name 1 +3.3 V 2 +3.3 V 3 Ground 4 +5 V 5 Ground 6 +5 V 7 Ground 8 PWRGD (Power Good) 9 +5 VSB 10 +12 V 11 +3.3 V 12 -12 V 13 Ground 14 PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off control) 15 Ground 16 Ground
System Reference Manual
Page 75
Power Supply header (cont.) Pin Signal Name 17 Ground 18 No Connection 19 +5 V 20 +5 V Aux Power header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12 V 4 +12 V System Board 61
Power Supply header (cont.) Pin Signal Name 17 Ground 18 No Connection 19 +5 V 20 +5 V Aux Power header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12 V 4 +12 V System Board 61
System Reference Manual
Page 80
The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to a device if the device also has a 6-pin port. 66 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. 13 1 25 14 Printer 1 5 6 9 Serial i.LINK Serial port Pin Signal Name 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 LOGIC GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI
The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to a device if the device also has a 6-pin port. 66 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. 13 1 25 14 Printer 1 5 6 9 Serial i.LINK Serial port Pin Signal Name 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 LOGIC GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI
System Reference Manual
Page 83
CPU-FAN controls the cooling fan on the CPU. System Board 69 Fan Headers The CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN headers are 1 x 3-pin straight headers. PWR-FAN controls the cooling fan in the power supply. CPU-FAN 1 3 PWR-FAN 3 1 CPU-FAN header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL (+12V) 3 FAN_SEN PWR-FAN header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL [0 V(S3) , 2 V(S1), 12 V(S0)] 3 FAN_SEN
CPU-FAN controls the cooling fan on the CPU. System Board 69 Fan Headers The CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN headers are 1 x 3-pin straight headers. PWR-FAN controls the cooling fan in the power supply. CPU-FAN 1 3 PWR-FAN 3 1 CPU-FAN header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL (+12V) 3 FAN_SEN PWR-FAN header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL [0 V(S3) , 2 V(S1), 12 V(S0)] 3 FAN_SEN
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
Page 89
... your compatible i.LINK device for use with your local retailer or by accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Web site (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Before...
... your compatible i.LINK device for use with your local retailer or by accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Web site (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from your computer: VMC-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMC-IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Before...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
Page 115
...suggestions before you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the display is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a...is not in this manual. 113 Check that the computer is lit on . Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover applications that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My files are corrupted or ...
...suggestions before you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the display is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a...is not in this manual. 113 Check that the computer is lit on . Topic: My drivers are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover applications that the brightness and contrast controls are connected firmly. ❑ If you call Sony Customer Support. Topic: My files are corrupted or ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
Page 127
... personnel only. 125 The battery backup safeguards your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. There are no user-serviceable parts in the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart and then unplug the AC power cord from the system, you will not be using the computer for a long time. ❑ Before touching anything inside...
... personnel only. 125 The battery backup safeguards your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. There are no user-serviceable parts in the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer QuickStart and then unplug the AC power cord from the system, you will not be using the computer for a long time. ❑ Before touching anything inside...